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On January 31, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to succeed Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court. Scalia was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for three decades.[1] President Trump said regarding the nomination,[2]

“

I am proud to announce the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for Justice of the Supreme Court ... This has been the most transparent and most important Supreme Court selection process in the history of our country and I wanted the American people to have a voice in this nomination. Judge Gorsuch has a superb intellect, an unparalleled legal education, and a commitment to interpreting the Constitution according to its text. He will make an incredible Justice as soon as the Senate confirms him. [3]

”

Confirmation hearings on Gorsuch's nomination before the Senate Judiciary Committee were held from March 20-23, 2017. On April 3, 2017, voting 11-9 on party lines, the Senate Judiciary Committee reported Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the full U.S. Senate. That same day, Senate Democrats announced that they had a sufficient number of votes to sustain a filibuster against the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. In anticipation of an expected filibuster, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) indicated that he was prepared to restrict the use of filibusters on Supreme Court nominations, referred to as the nuclear option. The Senate voted on April 6, 2017, to end the use of filibusters on all presidential nominations and proceeded to vote to end debate on the Gorsuch nomination. Gorsuch was confirmed on a recorded 54-45 vote of the Senate on Friday, April 7, 2017, and he received his commission on Monday, April 10, 2017.[4]


HIGHLIGHTS
  • President Donald Trump (R) nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court on January 31, 2017.
  • On January 3, 2017, the first day of the 115th Congress, Republicans held a 52-48 majority in the U.S. Senate.
  • Confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee began on March 20, 2017.



    • U.S. senators from Arizona on Neil Gorsuch's nomination

    Jeff Flake (R)

    Senator Jeff Flake gave the following statement from the Senate floor on February 15, 2017:[5]

    Flake met with Judge Neil Gorsuch on February 8, 2017, in which he released the following video:[6]

    Flake released the following statement after his meeting with Judge Neil Gorsuch:[7]

    “

    Meeting with Judge Gorsuch has only reaffirmed my support for his nomination to the Supreme Court. He is an accomplished jurist who will read the law as written and not attempt to legislate from the bench. Apart from his credentials, I was impressed by his humble respect for the law and his commitment to service. I’ll do whatever I can to see that he receives an up-or-down vote on the Senate floor. [3]

    		”

    Flake gave the following speech from the Senate floor on February 2, 2017:[8]

    Senator Flake gave the following interview to radio station KFYI's Mike Broomhead on February 1, 2017:[9]

    Senator Flake issued the following statement on January 31, 2017:[10]

    “

    Nominating Supreme Court justices is one of the most consequential acts a president can take, and providing advice and consent is one of the Senate's most vital roles. Filling Justice Scalia’s seat with a principled conservative who will interpret the Constitution rather than legislate from the bench should be our top priority. I am confident that Judge Neil Gorsuch fits the bill, and I'll do whatever I can to see that he receives an up or down vote on the floor of the Senate. [3]

    		”

    John McCain (R)

    Senator McCain issued the following statement on January 31, 2017:[11]

    “

    I am pleased by President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Gorsuch’s impressive legal background and judicial career demonstrate he has the right experience and judgment needed to serve on our nation’s highest court. Moreover, his record of upholding the Constitution and respecting the limited role of the judiciary makes him a fitting choice to fill the seat held by the late Justice Antonin Scalia.

    Throughout my time in the Senate, I have supported Supreme Court nominees of presidents from both political parties. Elections have consequences, and out of deference to the newly elected President’s selection and in the tradition of the U.S. Senate, I am looking forward to a fair and thorough nomination process and a vote on this highly qualified nominee. [3]

    		”

    See also

    Footnotes

    1. ↑ The New York Times, "Justice Antonin Scalia, Who Led a Conservative Renaissance on the Supreme Court, Is Dead at 79," February 13, 2016
    2. ↑ The White House, "President Donald J. Trump nominates Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court," January 31, 2017
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    4. ↑ Politico, "Gorsuch confirmation hearing set for March 20," February 16, 2017
    5. ↑ YouTube, "Sen. Flake Lauds Judge Gorsuch as a Defender Religious Freedom," February 15, 2017
    6. ↑ YouTube, "Sen. Flake meets with Judge Gorsuch," February 8, 2017
    7. ↑ Senator Jeff Flake, "Flake Meets with SCOTUS Nominee Judge Gorsuch," February 8, 2017
    8. ↑ YouTube, "Sen. Flake Speaks in Support of Judge Gorsuch," February 2, 2017
    9. ↑ YouTube, "Sen. Flake Supports Supreme Court Nominee," February 1, 2017
    10. ↑ Senator Jeff Flake, "Flake statement on Supreme Court nominee Judge Gorsuch," January 31, 2017
    11. ↑ Senator John McCain, "Statement by Senator John McCain on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court," January 31, 2017
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